Pinjarra   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

BERT HARRISON PLATE 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these lining up for the first time. CASTLE ROAD (1) is a speedy customer on resumption after tackling the 2YO features in the Autumn. He finds himself at the top of the weights, but he has a class edge on his rivals and he should be up front from the barrier. Fitter for a trial coming in and can return on a winning note. COSMIC TREAT (7) has shown good ability at the trials and looks to have found a suitable race on debut. Her full sibling is a three-time winner, including twice on wet going which bodes well for her. Can make her presence felt right down in the weights. OLD CHAP (3) is another on debut, this time from the Chris Willis barn. His latest trial at Lark Hill was solid and his siblings have has some success in the past. Drawn the inside and can feature. DESERT LIFE (5) disappointed on debut when in the market, though she looks in good order judging by her recent trial. Can put her best foot forward. SUNSET SESSION (4) can be thereabouts on debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: Castle Road looks the one to beat.
1 x510x CASTLE ROAD
PAUL JORDAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs L F Jordan, P Van Loenhout, Mrs J D Bond, Mogumber Park (Mgr: C W Brown), C Hannigan, G C Dickie, D Della Rocca, P J Kirby, Mrs L L Atherton, B Downie, G M Downie, T J Morley, D R Harding & A Carver
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Ascot in the G2 Karrakatta April 26 over 1200m, 12 len behind Talkanco carrying 57kg at $10. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Ascot 2yo Swp March 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind God's Rapture with 59.5kg at $3.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Brings proper form into this and can return on a positive note.
4
C L STAPLES
Maroon, Gold Star And Sleeves, Maroon Armbands, Gold Cap
2 0x8 SLIP THE JAB
LUKE FERNIE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
L K Fernie, K Doak, Miss M Manfredini, G J Fleay, Mrs M Fleay, P Fleay, B Fleay, T C Flematti, P W Flematti, W Golding & D Hartigan
Third race start. First start ran last of 13 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 1 over 1100m, 32 len behind Strideaway carrying 56kg at $10. Returned from break sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Bunbury 2yo Swp on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Paint It Red carrying 56kg at $10. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
6
CHANEL COOPER
Hot Pink With Black Leopard Print
3 OLD CHAP
CHRIS WILLIS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C G Willis
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Safeguard out of Newborn. Purchased for AUD $ 3,000 (Inglis 2024 FEBRUARY (Late) Online Sale). Won a trial at Lark Hill over 1000m July 28. Looks to have some ability and can play a role on debut.
1
JADE MC NAUGHT
Dk. Blue, Yellow Hoops, Red Sleeves, Dk. Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
4 SUNSET SESSION
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Forest View Farm Syndicate (Mgr: B G Duncan), G W McNally & S J Merritt
Gelding by Sessions facing the starter for the first time. Won a Belmont Park trial over 850m on July 21. Won't be far away in what looks a suitable race on debut.
7
S MCGRUDDY
Dark Blue, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 7x DESERT LIFE
MICHAEL LANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo)
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 14 at Ascot 2yo Swp on March 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Kings Court carrying 55kg at $4.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Scratched from Northam on Thursday to run here and has claims.
6
CHRIS PARNHAM
Maroon, Dark Blue Checks
6 9x WARNING LABEL
RYAN HILL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
R P Hill, D Della Rocca & B Downie
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Ascot 2yo Swp on March 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Split The Gee carrying 55kg at $91. Will take great benefit from this outing.
3
T TURNER
Black, Yellow Exclamation Mark, White Sleeves, Yellow Double Armbands And Cap
7 COSMIC TREAT
DARREN MCAULIFFE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), A C McGrath, Mrs C Sheppard, K A Sheppard, Treats Not Eggs (Mgr: M J Franceschini), D J Summers, G Tyson, D Gibson, G McLearie, P D Scafidi, B M Wood, L Crestani, P Crestani, Ms N R Berry, J Jaworski, J G Connell, C W Blackwell, D M Green & Mrs A See Toh
Three-year-old filly making debut by Universal Ruler out of Cosmic Jeuney. Won a trial at Lark Hill over 400m July 28. Has shown ability at the trials and can play a leading role.
5
B PARNHAM
Yellow, Red Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 NICE SORT
RYAN HILL
3YO  GR/BR  FILLY 54.0KG
R P Hill, M J Wilson, D Della Rocca, B Downie, D L Tomasi, A P Jardim, A G Tuxford, J Abreu, R Sardi, A Grandile, Backmarkers (Mgr: T Wood), Mrs R Downie, D Fraser, M Logothetis, L Fraser, A Fraser & Mrs T Hughes
Three-year-old filly (Tassort - Bernie's Pride) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1000m in a Lark Hill trial on July 28. Looks tested in this line-up.
2
VICTORIA CORVER
Black, Red Cross Outline, White Sleeves, Red Seams, Red Seams Cap